Projects Administrative Assistant

1 week ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Wood Plc Full time

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood is currently looking for a Projects Administrative Assistant to strengthen our team in Abu Dhabi.

The contract is for period of 6 months extendable based on need.

Accountability:

  • This is a Home Office position based in Abu Dhabi. Normal working time will be 48 hours per week from Monday to Friday supporting Projects Team.
  • Accountable for providing all systematic administrative support and technical assistance in an organised and cohesive manner for the entire Project Team.

Principal responsibilities include but not limited to;

  • Directly reports to Senior Projects Manager
  • Prepare travel arrangements, meeting room bookings, documenting meeting minutes, preparing presentations, supporting management with preparing management reports, assisting visitors during business gatherings and organising all events / programs / meetings for the team
  • Undertake Receptionist duties on adhoc basis
- answer phone calls and ensure reception is always manned

  • Prepare correspondence, excel spreadsheets, power point presentations and meeting materials including documenting meeting minutes as directed
  • Develop an effective filing system for project key documents
  • Create and maintain project team technical documents and organisation charts (MS Visio)
  • Assist with all local travel bookings and coordinate with Mobilisation Team on travel requirements. Ensure all travel requests are approved prior to booking travel.
  • Coordination of new starts within the project team, ensuring desks, IT Equipment, phones, mobilesare al located in a timely manner
  • Acting as IT Helpdesk to assist on all IT requirements (installation, configuration
  • Ensure all project personnel CVs are in Wood format and keep database of these
  • Responsible for administrative task such as courier shipments, Office and Pantry Supplies requisition and maintenance
  • Attend to clerical tasks such as general photocopying, scanning, collating and filing support to project team
  • Support and coordination of all project requirements

Skills / Qualifications:

Technical / Business Skills:

  • Highly Knowledgeable about office management systems and procedures
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work
  • Highly motivated and selfreliant
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Confident and assertive
  • Open thinker and innovator
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Accuracy and meticulous
  • Flexible and efficient


Excellent computer skills
  • Computer literate
  • MS Office / Visio

Business & Industry Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
  • Experience of working with multinational and multicultural project teams is strongly preferred
  • Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
  • Previous experience of working for Engineering Companies would be an advantage

Educational Attainments

  • Graduate Degree holder is preferred

Interpersonal Skills:

  • Clear communicator with good interpersonal skills and willingness to share knowledge and support others
  • An active listener with the ability to focus on customer requirements
  • Fluent in English language, Arabic speaking preferable
  • Teamwork

Competencies:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Strong commitment to safety

Company Overview:

Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.



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